Professional Standards & Ethics Flashcards
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A paraprofessional is assigned to support a bilingual student. The student's family speaks only Spanish at home. To be most effective, the paraprofessional should:
Answer: Collaborate with the teacher to understand the student's language support plan
The paraprofessional should follow the teacher-developed language support plan and collaborate to ensure culturally responsive support.
Which situation represents a potential conflict of interest for a paraprofessional?
Answer: Being assigned to a class where their own child is a student
Working directly with your own child creates a conflict of interest that can compromise professional objectivity and student welfare.
FERPA grants parents of minor students the right to:
Answer: Access and review their child's educational records
FERPA gives parents the right to inspect and review their child's educational records maintained by the school.
A paraprofessional working in a one-on-one setting with a student should be cautious about 'paraprofessional dependency' because:
Answer: It can hinder the student's social development and independence
Over-reliance on a single paraprofessional can limit a student's peer interactions and ability to function independently in less supported settings.
If a paraprofessional is unsure how to handle a specific student behavioral situation, the best action is to:
Answer: Ask the supervising teacher for guidance before acting
Seeking guidance from the supervising teacher ensures the paraprofessional responds consistently with the student's behavioral support plan.
Which of the following actions demonstrates cultural competence by a paraprofessional?
Answer: Learning about students' cultural backgrounds to inform respectful interactions
Cultural competence involves understanding and respecting students' diverse backgrounds to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
A paraprofessional receives a gift from a student's grateful parent at the end of the year. The most appropriate response is to:
Answer: Consult the school's gift policy and follow its guidelines
School districts typically have policies governing gifts from parents, and paraprofessionals must adhere to those policies to maintain professional integrity.